The average salary for a legislator in California is around $58,610 per year.
Avg Salary
Legislators earn an average yearly salary of $58,610.
Wages typically start from $29,950 and go up to $127,180.
6% below national average Updated in 2021
Legislator earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level legislator earnings begin at:
$61.14 per hour
$127,180 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level legislator earnings begin at:
$46.75 per hour
$97,240 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level legislator earnings begin at:
$28.18 per hour
$58,610 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level legislator earnings begin at:
$17.50 per hour
$36,400 per year
10th percentile
Starting level legislator earnings begin at:
$14.40 per hour
$29,950 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Legislator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $96,790 |
| New York | $92,570 |
| North Dakota | $72,840 |
| Hawaii | $61,610 |
| Colorado | $59,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,000 |
| California | $58,610 |
| Delaware | $54,550 |
| Alaska | $50,400 |
| Maryland | $48,460 |
| Florida | $45,960 |
| Montana | $45,200 |
| Connecticut | $38,390 |
| Oregon | $38,190 |
| Texas | $38,190 |
| Arizona | $38,040 |
| Oklahoma | $38,040 |
| New Jersey | $37,660 |
| Ohio | $36,940 |
| Wisconsin | $36,850 |
| Nevada | $36,340 |
| Minnesota | $36,050 |
| Iowa | $35,970 |
| Wyoming | $35,600 |
| Virginia | $30,130 |
| Indiana | $28,310 |
| West Virginia | $23,750 |
| Nebraska | $23,070 |
| Utah | $23,070 |
| Arkansas | $22,880 |
| Missouri | $21,870 |
| New Mexico | $21,840 |
| Tennessee | $20,210 |
| Rhode Island | $20,100 |
| Michigan | $19,610 |
| Illinois | $19,600 |
| Mississippi | $18,880 |
| Idaho | $18,480 |
| Alabama | $17,840 |
| Louisiana | $17,840 |
| South Carolina | $17,610 |
| New Hampshire | $17,600 |
| Georgia | $17,560 |
| Kansas | $17,420 |
How do legislator salaries compare to similar careers?
Legislators earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than forensic science technicians but more than private detectives.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic science technician salary | $82K |
| Coroner salary | $80K |
| Fish and game warden salary | $85K |
| Correctional officer salary | $82K |
| Bailiff salary | $60K |
| Legislator salary | $59K |
| Paralegal salary | $63K |
| Transit police officer salary | $65K |
| Judicial law clerk salary | $63K |
| Private detective salary | $63K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)